All Devizes church bells ring for anniversary
2026 is Devizes branch 125th anniversary year, and many of its experienced ringers are attempting quarter peals on four of the area’s towers – including three within earshot of each
17 October 2026
2026 is Devizes branch 125th anniversary year, and many of its experienced ringers are attempting quarter peals on four of the area’s towers – including three within earshot of each
REPORT OF RINGING DAY SEPT 2026 A very successful 6 Bell striking competition and ringing day was held on 19th September at Elizabeth College in Guernsey. Ringers from across the
On Saturday 10th October, we had a well-attended practice at two six-bell towers near Sherborne. Everyone managed to navigate the staircase and trapdoor at Leigh and our ringing entertained the
Sue Carter, Training Officer West Dorset Branch, led a basic Raising and Lowering course at the Bradpole Training Centre over 2 afternoons for 7 new learners. Ably assisted by 8
The purpose of this article is not for the SDGR to tell any ringer what to do, but to update all our members on the latest position of the churches
Mark Symonds, vice Chair of the West Dorset Branch, joined Bridport ringers on their outing at South Perrott to present Ken Lessey with his Certificate for 50 Years membership of
Having learnt to ring when he was young with his father on the heavy twelve at Ashton-under-Lyne in Lancashire, David later rang in a call change band when he and
Batcombe is a tiny community of around 60 souls which nestles in a fold in the northern escarpment of the North Dorset Downs. It has a small and lovely perpendicular
The upcoming Ringing Census 2026, taking place from 16 to 22 November 2026, aims to provide the most comprehensive picture of bell ringing for nearly forty years. Organised by the
